Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $16.86 | 7.155% | $18.0663 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $232.73 | 11.463% | $259.4078 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #3 | $82.82 | 4.690% | $86.7043 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #4 | $136.99 | 8.461% | $148.5807 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
Purchase #5 | $124.27 | 5.540% | $131.1546 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
Purchase #6 | $127.44 | 8.628% | $138.4355 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
Purchase #7 | $86.45 | 6.171% | $91.7848 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.56 | $874.1340 | $874.13 | $874.15 | $874.20 |